Playboy launches a new fragrance, named New York, thus enlarging the collection of fragrances which includes Ibiza, Hollywood, Malibu, Miami and, Vegas editions.

New York is a new fragrance from the house of Playboy, which represents and embodies everyday life of the metropolis with its woody and masculine notes. The composition of the fragrance is designed for confident and elegant men, who love the dynamics and life. This sensual mix of wood, fruit and spice notes makes the perfect masculine expression.

Top notes of the Playboy New York composition bring aldehydes, lime and vinyl chords. The heart introduces green apple, elemi, black pepper, followed by the base of vetiver, Tonka and vanilla.

The fragrance is available as 50 ml edt, accompanied by 100ml after shave and 150ml body spray. It will be on the market from July 2010.

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Playboy New York Fragrance Reviews

mkpunk

I deleted my previous review and replaced it with this one in light of buying a Playboy fragrance four-pack on Black Friday.

This is an equally gaudy Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce clone (like say Bath & Body Works Whitewater Rush) but I feel it is as if you took Fierce and added Calvin Klein Reveal Men's candy like gourmand base to it.. Well except if you remove the heavy fir note and instead inject the more modern sweet fruity smells into the DNA in the mid and base notes. This to me is where Reveal Men comparison comes into play. For that it is a little on the unique side, though if someone calls it bubblegum or cotton candy, I can't fight it due to what I see with CK Reveal Men.

This is a nice chill out or errands scent that can also be used on dates or the club. The open is powered by very Fierce like smell with bergamot replacing lemon and orange notes, aldehydes with a little bit of a unique vinyl note replacing the fir note that is very strong in Fierce. The mid is where this fragrance turns from a Fierce clone.

The mid is where I get a feel for CK Reveal Men. While it is in no way as sweet or boozy, Playboy New York does a gingery peppery apple smell to it that reminds me of Reveal. However as the scent goes to its base is where it really becomes Reveal Men with a tonka and vetiver base that has vanilla mixed into it.

I have to say that this is a bit of a better open than Reveal with the Fierce smell without it smelling like a forest, however I feel Reveal is much better than this is. The main knock I have on this fragrance is the Playboy name and imagery. Not that I hate Playboy but some people may think it is trashy having a Playboy scent. That said, while I only have 20ml bottles, the bottles are nice in a nearly Kenneth Cole style bottle but with Playboy imagery.

I notice that the scent last about four to five hours with moderate sillage. The scent projects for about an hour/hour and a half before becoming a skin scent. This is typical with Coty's bargain scents like Playboy and Adidas from my experience.

I have to rate this at 7.0 for a nice smell but the imagry and limited use, especially for an older young man is a knock on it. Is it one I'll get again and again, maybe not. I rather use Reveal Men and try layering Whitewater Rush on top of it to get this scent. Then again for under $15 for up to 3.4oz/100ml when it smells like Fierce in the open and Reveal Men in the mid and base, are you really in any place to complain?

Nov 27 2016

collecteur

An extremely simple fragrance. I can not smell any spices. Just a somehow easy relaxing fragrance. Fits those days you feel like nothing but a happy easy, fresh, fruty fragrance. Kind of days you stay at home or do nothing special. I could live without it very well but it's definitily worth having it because of its price & happy fruity mood. 100% synthetic but not bad at all. I do not really like this mini brand but this one & London (my favourite) are fine. VIP would have been my favourite if it had some projection & sillage. Its smell is very nice but zero projection while New York & London do stay for a day when sprayed on both your neck & your clothes

Apr 19 2016

kami07

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Mar 19 2016

Ryanmmas26

First initial wearing:

This stuff is another great fragrance from Playboy !!!
They took what was great about Fierce (the fresh green vibe with vanilla) and took out the spices that made fierce loud and offensive when over applied. The vanilla in this is really nice as it really smoothed the fragrance out while the apple keeps the freshness.

Like I said in the earlier reviews it took what was great about Fierce (The fresh green vibe mixed with vanilla) and took out what was loud and offensive about it. The Vanilla in this is great as it makes this a creamier less offensive version of Fierce but still keeps that freshness. This is very well blended and smells WAY more expensive then what it really is.

What this really smells like though is Apollo by AXE (Which is also a Fierce clone)and the body wash that goes with Apollo pairs perfectly and actually boosts New Yorks scent !!!

Performance on this is great ! It lasts on me 8-12 hours but the only downside is projection is moderate for the first hour but quickly dies down to a skin scent. You can still smell this when you pass someone or if they get close to you. So if you loved Fierce and maybe only want to wear it sparingly this would be a great alternative concidering the price. Its also more subtle so it would be even better for casual use.

AGAIN--- I like this smell WAY better than both Fierce and Legend.

Overall rating- 8.5 out of 10 ! Great scent, great price, great longevity !!! If only projection would be better id give this a 9

Jan 31 2016

angelo..zucchinni

i think liquid hubba bubba...liquid blue candy...strong syrupy blue berry liquid coating...for 7 bucks....u can be a happy ass show off who smells wickedly sweet and its good..then it settles to a lovely skin scent after a bit...its a 7.5 of 10 for me...dont hesitate try it

Jan 29 2016

kralad5

Be sure to give this a try, because for its relation price/performance this is a very good scent.

I've never smelled A&F Fierce but i've smelled Montblanc's Legend and truly are similar, not only in smell also in quality if you know how much, where and when apply a few shots.

The longevity and sillage increases if you use it in correct seasons like Summer and Fall, IMO this could work the entire year and be like a swiss knife for any ocassion.

I use 4 sprays, 2 in each back of the ears and the job is done, you can apply 1 more in the chest if you want.

I don't underrate this because has quality in it and works very well on my skin despite is like a "light scent".

LONGEVITY: Cold Weather: 7 Hot Weather: 8
(6 to 8 Hours)
SILLAGE: Moderate (be sure don't over spray)
AGE: From 15 to 30
OVERALL: For me this is a 7 to 8 due its price and perfomance, a cheap but good scent :)

Jan 11 2016

fsulka

I just picked this up tonight at TJ Maxx. I paid $6.99 for 3.4 oz. My expectations were moderate based on the reviews here. This juice exceeded my expectations. Very nice open with a fresh lime smell. After a few hours I decided to smell the spray area on the back of my hand. Very nice vanilla, maybe even chocolate smell after the dry down. This fragrance is a steal at this price point.

i think its very good perfume at cheap price.the first it smell like a fruit.
when it settle down on your skin yeah its smell like musk.though when i wash my cloths and smell after,the perfume still remain with very good musky smell.

Jan 02 2015

Bigsly

I think the varying reviews for this one are due to the amount you need to apply to get a sense that most of notes seem to be present. I used one spray to the chest and got something that registered as "sharp green," but not exactly. Within an hour I couldn't detect much of anything, so I went with three more sprays. Doing this revealed the vanilla quality, along with what I guess is vinyl (it's mild, not like the tar in A*Men, for example). I don't get strong apple, lime, or pepper, but I do like the scent. I may have to spray 10 times, but if you can get it for the price I did, around $4 for 100 ml, you don't have much to lose here! The drydown does not smell "synthetic" to me, nor is it a "vanilla overload" situation, and it has reasonable dynamism. This seems like the most original of the "masculine" Playboy scents (I've tried 4 other ones), and other than the lackluster strength, I'm again thinking that the new Gucci, Chanel, etc. scents are a huge waste of money by comparison to a scent like this!

Oct 15 2015

peferrarine

To me, this one is fresh and fruity, with a sweet woody undertone.

First blast to me is Lime, Green Apple and Vanilla. The Apple actually stays with me the whole experience of the fragrance (which unfortunately is not much).
After a while, i get the aldehydes along with the vetyver and the black pepper. These ingredients were probably added to insert a little depth to the scent, although they are not very successful at it.

Is a very simple fragrance. For the younger crowd, too informal for the office, but great for college boys attending classes or parties (but keep in mind you'll have to reapply, since it doesn't last that much).

I don't get the vinyl or the tonka bean, and i have no idea of what elemi resin must smell like, but honestly i don't miss them. For the price, is a very nice fragrance, even for gifts. For the everyday use, when you don't wanna be groundbreaking or wear more expensive scents. Rather colder weather.

Is for the guy who wants to smell nice, freshly sweet, but simple. This guy will not be the center of attention, and maybe he doesn't want that, he just wants to have a good time, which is alright. He's the guy who likes bowling over popping champagne, if you know what i mean.

For the price, probably would repurchase for everyday use.

Jun 18 2015

HORACIOAG

I´s sucks, horrible, i tried to empty the flask as sooner as i could, i didn't percieve the vinyl accord, instead i would say it´s like a burning tire or somehing like that

Jan 12 2015

FlashAdler221

This stuff smells nothing like Fierce. This stuff would actually be pretty good if it was manufactured by a better company than Cote. Cote uses cheap ingredients and is ruining many fragrances by doing so. Look at what's happened to Calvin Kleins line of frags. Ppl just love the openings of all of them but reviews always complain about longevity issues as well as projection and sillage sometimes. Guess is also a company that has sold the rights to its name in the fragrance industry to Cote. Guess has a series called Seductive for men. I love both the flankers but unfortunately the ingredients are cheap and I get so little projection and longevity. I can hardly detect most Cote frags on myself. It's really a pity because a lot of these frags have great smells.
Playboy's New York however smells like the candy Sweet Tarts off the top. The cite uses used in the fragrance are probably responsible. And in the background there is a fresh laundry scent probably due to a combination of the aldehydes and the vanilla integrating with the citruses. I just wish the ingredients were better so that I could take this frag seriously.

Sep 26 2014

mildspicej17u55l

This and colors de benetton are my signatures right now. What I wear when I dont want to use up my expensive stuff. Its got a fresh laundry detergent vibe to it. And I have to say I like it,

Sep 21 2014

cpnz

Really pleasent smell. For the young or young at heart. It's a pity that this perfume sucks at the longevity department. Lasts about 3 hours on the skin. Low silage. Hardly anyone will notice you are wearing it.

One thing I found out about this is that you can s spray it on your clothes if you want to make it last a bit longer. Hadn't stained any of my shirts yet. Silage is still low.

Sep 02 2014

sandun019019

Good smell, but very low longevitty- 3 hour maximum and very close to the skin :(

Jul 01 2014

SAIUN

Vanilla note only lasts a minute. After that I get a berry-fruity feel in the vein of cherry or raspberry, mixed with a kind of 'musty old book' smell. Chew some red bubblegum in that corner of the library where the really old books are.

Would make a very good 'night out' fragrance for younger folk, especially since it's so cheap. The vague berry note gets a bit cloying in warmer weather.

I've only got the body spray but it gave me a good 4 hours from a moderate amount of spraying on my body and shirt. Would definitely recommend the EDT to anyone who doesn't have any fragrances and wants to get started with something cheap for dates or clubbing/parties etc.

Apr 19 2014

neilvizuett

I really like this fragrance, it is cheap, but the smell is really pleasant. I even like it more than other expensive fragrances, and I´m not embarrased to say it, because it is really good. The smell is very sexy!!

Mar 04 2014

persianeagle

This has a very fruity note to it. Lot like super playboy. A good cologne to wear to school, office and on. Could even be a signature if you want it. It seems to wear off quickly tho, but it can be noticed a lot.
Got around 5 compliments wearing this from girls. At first there like is that you and they had to kind of get their noses in front of me. wish it was stronger

Mar 02 2014

arcade_blox

Yeah... smells very synthetic, but the fragrance is quite good! It's sweet and powerful, great for young people.

Feb 14 2014

Shoota#1

Good fragrance and pocket friendly. Nice for teens who might not buy those more expensive brands. Found this in Wal -Greens for 3 bucks!! Similar to fierce.

Dec 17 2013

WolfHaleigh

I got this scent based on reviews on this site. I'm actually glad I did. It wears off after a couple hours if you're outside, and in most cases you'll get hit by the vanilla tone most. It's not at all bad, though. I liked it, and I don't think it's overpowering, but I'm using the body spray, not the edt bottle.

Dec 14 2013

Legolas

This smel's like cheap after shave..ugly bottle also,longevity is about 1h then it's gone..another garbage scent from playboy..

Dec 09 2013

Veedabestchef

I have tested this today at pharmacist store. Its smells awesome for the good price. First spray you get alot of mixes aroma its like putting all different types of fruits in a blender and mixes all up. Its a great scent. Must have for summer. I mean hot summer time cools you off with this scent. Even though the price is cheap. You smell yourself and you feel confident smelling good. This is good replacing body spray like axe. Average longevity about 3 4 hours and after that it get close to your skin depending on your skin type. If your on a budget this is the fragrance you need. Great price and keep you smelling for certain amount of hours.

Dec 03 2013

nishabu.chaliyam

Hai Perfume lovers, its my first comment.

Playboy NEWYORK Best fragrant in Class.i like it

ovarall 9/10

Sep 21 2013

kenney77

Very awesome cologne for the price smells amazing on me very long lasting very strong love the smell one of the best love it

Sep 08 2013

Steppero

This is actually pretty good for the price. One of the better cheapy frags. Sweet in the begining, a nice masculine vanilla in the end, not feminine. Thumbs up from me

Sep 04 2013

WolfHaleigh

Used the body spray, purchased it thanks to the reviews here. So glad I did, I can smell the vanilla presence but it's not too noticeable. I actually prefer that, because I come into contact with a lot of people at close quarters and some like fragrance and some really don't. So, I smell good and it's not bowling people over. Actually, the body spray does tend to hang more in the room where I sprayed it rather than on me, and it fades after 5-10 min, but it's fresh and generally good for what I need it for. Hope this helps somebody looking for Playboy or the body spray! :)

Aug 12 2013

saint2006

Wow! Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce is what I get. Even my friends guessed wrong. Its worth the money if your on a budget. I wore the Body spray and cologne all day. Lots on positive reactions. It can be a little over bearing within the first 15 mins, but the drydown is gorgeous.

Jun 05 2013

RLH3

Cheap, yet beautiful fragrance. Im a young black male and I LOVE cologne. I look at expensive cologne all the time, and i even have a few. But when it seems like all of those tend to fail me, I can definitely rely on NEW YORK ! Beautiful spices and vanilla drydown make this a Quality cologne. Got it for $10 and its lasted me for a WHILE.

Longevity- 8 hours - 9/10
Sillage- A few feet 7/10
SMELL- 10/10

8.7 in my book !

Apr 13 2013

Happy Turtle

A couple years ago when I was 15 and did not wear cologne I had the deodorant body spray of this.

One time when I was wearing it out at night some girls I knew were going crazy! They were literally right up against my chest sniffing me and I was getting so many compliments from how I smelt... lol that's probably when it dawned on me that smelling good was a good thing xD

But now I CANNOT STAND THIS SMELL! The EDT or the body spray, I hate both of them. I don't know why, it's just synthetic and unpleasant and I don't like it.

It's very strong stuff (talking bout the EDT now) but synthetic and that just makes it not very nice IMHO.

Try it out if you want.

Peace.

Apr 12 2013

metje

I know there are some people who are going to hate me for it (i whas shocked too!) but....the showergel of playboy "no sleep new york" reminds me very much of Creed Millesime Imperial.
I use MI, and the staying power is not that good.
Now i layer it with the showergel of playboy, and it really helps.
I don't know if the edt smells the same, but try the showergel, it's very cheap and it works perfect with MI!!

Apr 11 2013

jeremy9213

Its a good scent, and would be a safe blind-buy. Although its my favorite of the Playboy I personally didn't enjoy the synthetic and sharp scent; I don't ever wear this cologne going out, but put it on every now and again when I hop out of the shower or before I have people come over. Its unique, interesting, and especially cheap, if you have the chance at least give it a try.

Mar 10 2013

Gault

I dont know how original it is because havent seen any A&F Fierce or Curve in my country, but it smells nice compared to the low price. Sharp, daring, masculine, a little bit metallic.
Beware, to fit it needs roughly the same attributes from the wearer.

This is the only Playboy scent I "like" so far and the reason is simple: although it is very unnatural, unlike the rest you can feel this is intentionally arctifical, that main plastic scent somewhat hides the lower quality of ingredients. But even if you dont like the Playboy colognes because of the alcoholic smell they have, you can always try the shower gel versions, those are a bit more comfortable.
It fits for all season, every occasion, an OK option for signature scent for those who arent using a wide variety of colognes and dont want to spend much money.

Feb 11 2013

sherryshell2003

Good for car as Air freshner

Dec 24 2012

dancinleroy

I tried this based on the reviews and honestly hated it. I returned it within an hour. The scent isn't bad, it's actually quite good on opening but the longevity and projection solidify the reason why it's $10. It smells like fierce slightly when first applied but after about 30 minutes, it dries down to this vanilla that just smells like rubber or plastic to me. If you want a cheap fierce alternative, try Factor by electric connections. I got it for $20 off of amazon and it is identical to fierce with the same projection and longevity, since it's an EDP. I am a fan of bargains, but this is just a waste of $10 that could go towards something much better.

Dec 08 2012

kthsn

Sweetness layered with some smoky/woody bits. Good cheapie for the first 3 hours.

10 min in - sweet with hints of the black pepper coming out, definitely see the Fierce comparisons. Actually got a random compliment as I walked around Walmart. Far too much lime.

1-3 hours - very good tonka bean/apple with a hint of the pepper, really adds the sexy complexion that other vanilla based frags lack (like Pi). I can totally see younger females loving this scent. Doesn't project that well unless you overspray in the beginning.

5+ - scent is only close to the skin, pepper fades completely leaving only a apple/creamy dry down. I wish I could reapply at this point. Very safe for work environments, nothing pops. 8 hours in and I still catch a wiff of it here and there but it's far too close to the skin for it to be noticeable.

Good price. Great scent at 30 min - 3 hours. Great if you can store this in your locker and reapply. Drydown is boring (boss bottled clone). This would be great for rotating with a signature frag during fall/spring as I plan to do. Scent is linear but in the 30-3 hour mark has a great interplay between the sweetness of vanilla and the black pepper. This is a perfect pickup as a backup scent (gym, running to the store).

Scent - 8/10 (only applies if compliments from younger females is your goal)
Sillage - 5/10
Longevity - 6/10 - the best part doesn't last, but the base lingers on

Final word -Very good for highschoolers - 18ish. Great if Fierce isn't popular in your area. You will need to OVERSPRAY in the beginning for it to last.

Dec 02 2012

storm.suhoney

so much hate from snobs on here because it's not a $100 cologne...yes it's cheap but i think it smells awesome and very unique, (i dont own one other cologne that comes close smell wise)...i have gotten a lot of "hey you smell good" from this and it lasts a long time on me...seriously for the price try it for yourself

Nov 13 2012

james4sk8

in alll honesty this cologne is bad! as in garbage it seriously does not last long at all. and ive never got a compliment wearing this one . definetly wont turn heads!.
but just from the price and the brand you shuld know this cologne is going to lack major quality i mean playboy cologne? really?
save your 15$ and put it towards a more quality cologne.

Oct 17 2012

nishantvpatel

Commonman's Review:
Initial: Smelt horrible initially
Middle (15 mins): after sometime the smell is better but not exactly my taste... i think its a little too soapy and artificial...not subtle. After about another 30 mins, the smell becomes milder and settles down to a pleasent mix of flowers and wood and a few other stuff which is complicated. I think i like the smell once it settles down.
Dry out: It finally leaves behind a light musky smell
Overall: Though the initial tones are not so good, it settles down to quite a pleasent smell. Though it is not of my type.
Usage: Could recommend it for daily office use - unoffensive and mild once it settles

Sep 20 2012

j-shades

Just got this today at Ross 3.4oz for $9.99... This smells so much like Abercrombie Fierce but add a little hint of vanilla.. I have playboy malibu and it does not stay on my skin long but this one shockingly stays on my skin and clothes for hours.. everyones skin is different though.. lol!! hope this helps

Sep 07 2012

Guest_tastetherainbow87

Nothing special bout this colonge it's ok colonge wouldn't buy again

Jul 27 2012

florindeca

good smell, but very low longevitty- 2 hour maximum and very close to the skin

Jul 02 2012

bobo1

Orris is not listed, but I definitely smell iris in this one. One time I was considering buying it for myself despite it's marketed as a men fragrance(I really like the top notes). But in the bottom it smells to me like sebum and unwashed body - that changed my mind.

Jun 12 2012

payno_1

I bought this as a (much) cheaper alternative to A&F Fierce. It only cost me £8.00 on eBay, for a 100ml bottle! The bottle looks cheap, and the sprayer is below average, in fact it's pretty poor to be honest. As far as the scent itself is concerned, I was actually pleasantly surprised, okay it's nothing miraculous or deep, but it does smell like a mix between Fierce and Curve, as some people have already mentioned! Lasting power, for the price, is acceptable, I get about 4 hours each wearing. Very close to the skin after half an hour so don't expect it to project like a beast!
Can be used for casual wearing/around the house. Possibly used 'between the sheets' as it's not very strong but will be smelt up close, and will most probably be appreciated by the opposite sex as it is a nice smell!
Overall:
Scent: 7
Projection: 5
Longevity: 6

Jun 01 2012

pob75

A typical vanilla/tonka/sweet-ish/powdery scent of which there are plenty but this costs a lot less than most and is not bad.

Initially smells quite synthetic/cheap with some non-descript citrus but is nicer after it settles. Becomes gently masculine, quite sweet but not too sweet, slightly woody and a little powdery. Smells generally fruity but I can't really smell any specific fruits. Doesn't feel very woody at all and I wouldn't describe it as spicy.

Projects meaningfully for around 4 hours, after which it has little projection. Lasts as a skin scent for 9 or 10 hours. (All based on 2 sprays).

I probably prefer the smell of this to Ferrari Black (I'm not suggesting they are similar - just both cheap vanilla scents) and this is cheaper as well. If I see this at a low price I might buy it again.

this stuff stays on me for SOOO long. holy crap. I put it on just to test it again at like 10am. and its 6:50pm and i can still smell it. I keep getting nice wiffs of it here n there so its not bad on projection when its 100% dried down. its only one spray so if you used like 4 it will be really good.

Dec 22 2011

ejcblondie

My Man has this, I bought it for him! i love it on him, reminds me of Fierce from Abercrombie & Fitch and WAAAAAAAY less expensive!

Dec 19 2011

ZTLaidlaw

After taking the test on their site and discovering this was the one for me, I wanted to love this so bad. I must say I'm only somewhat pleased with the scent. The staying power is nice, especially for the price. Maybe if I give it some more time, the scent will grow on me. It was still a decent buy!

Nov 04 2011

DuckTape

Nice casual cologne

Jul 09 2011

ajacks96

This smells so good i love it. :)

Jul 06 2011

guest_Shelvine

the best it smells really good and definately is a pleaser

Nov 12 2010

gr3g

really nothing special
maybe not bad but definetly not good
try to competit with adidas and on the same price range

Aug 20 2010

ersin

It smells really nice and it lasts more about 6 hours on me... For that price, its a absolutely must have..You can use it for everyday "casual"..

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